Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Wells-in-the-Field
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Wells-in-the-Field.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Evening food after the first dance
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Wells-in-the-Field?
Wedding hog roast in Wells-in-the-Field, slow-roasted on site
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. For garden weddings at home and the main wedding meal, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and crackling and more.
Rural weddings around Wells-in-the-Field have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Wells-in-the-Field questions
Do you come out to small places like Wells-in-the-Field?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Wells-in-the-Field?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Wells-in-the-Field
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Wells-in-the-Field for weddings and the places nearby. Wells-in-the-Field is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Nicholas' Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Wherever your wedding is in RG28, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Priory Lane and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For weddings just outside Wells-in-the-Field, we cover Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Schools near Wells-in-the-Field include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer wedding in Wells-in-the-Field, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. Some venues charge a fee. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Lighting for evening service
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What affects the price in Wells-in-the-Field
There is no fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give final numbers in good time
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards